At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 407
221
Total Enrollment
State avg: 71%
100%+28.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–2
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades -1–2 in DUMAS, Arkansas. The school enrolls 221 students. It is part of the DUMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
221 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–2
DistrictDUMAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5041
CityDUMAS
ZIP71639
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050550000260
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment221
White26.1%
Hispanic / Latino11.8%
Black / African American59.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Two or More Races2.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
26.1%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
59.2%
Two+
2.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.